Zack Wheeler
SP · Phillies
Gold Glove '23All-MLB 2nd Team '25All-MLB Second Team '25All-MLB 1st Team '24All-MLB First Team '24
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The Verdict on Zack, in One Read
On the field, Zack Wheeler grades out as an excellent SP for Phillies (A Performance). That places him 22nd of 251 graded starting pitchers. The public read is very positive (A+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 288 | 3.2573864 | 116-75 | 1850 | 1.1323863 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | | 8 | 2.31 | 5-1 | 48 | 0.83 | 50.2 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakA+LongevityLong CareerRecentA+
| Season | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | | 24 | 2.71 | 10-5 | 195 | 0.94 | A A |
| 2024 | | 32 | 2.57 | 16-7 | 224 | 0.96 | A+ A+ |
| 2023 | | 32 | 3.61 | 13-6 | 212 | 1.08 | A A |
| 2022 | | 26 | 2.82 | 12-7 | 163 | 1.04 | A A |
| 2021 | | 32 | 2.78 | 14-10 | 247 | 1.01 | A+ A+ |
| 2020 | | 11 | 2.92 | 4-2 | 53 | 1.17 | B+ B+ |
| 2019 |  | 31 | 3.96 | 11-8 | 195 | 1.26 | A- A- |
| 2018 | | 29 | 3.31 | 12-7 | 179 | 1.12 | A A |
| 2017 | | 17 | 5.21 | 3-7 | 81 | 1.59 | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Performance Analysis
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Among starting pitchers on the Phillies, Zack Wheeler's output grades to a A performance level. Wheeler carries elite credentials into this season, having earned All-MLB First Team recognition in 2024 and All-MLB Second Team honors in 2025, alongside a Gold Glove in 2023—a resume that positions him squarely among baseball's most accomplished arms. His return from surgery has generated immediate positive impact; media coverage consistently frames his sharp comeback as a transformative moment for a Philadelphia rotation that desperately needed reinforcement, and his presence alone has injected genuine championship-level optimism into a Phillies organization that had been mired in a brutal 10-game losing skid just days before his debut. The elephant in the room is durability—Wheeler's path back from injury carries inherent risk, and his ability to log a full season of innings at ace-level production remains the central question mark facing the franchise. That said, the mediaFraming is unambiguous: Wheeler is viewed as a vital cornerstone whose healthy arm dramatically improves the Phillies' title aspirations, and his early-season sharpness suggests the surgical recovery has taken hold. The Phillies' recent rotation depth signings indicate front office confidence in Wheeler as the anchor while also acknowledging the need for reliable backup options down the stretch.
Fan & Media Sentiment
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Zack Wheeler's sentiment grade lands at A+, reflecting how the recent storylines have framed him. The narrative around Wheeler has been uniformly celebratory: his return from injury immediately halted a ten-game Phillies losing streak, and national outlets have positioned his health as the single most important variable in Philadelphia's postseason outlook. That framing aligns cleanly with his A-level performance grade—he is unquestionably one of the premier starting pitchers in the National League and the unquestioned ace of a contending rotation. The mock trade scenario linking him to San Diego generated buzz but was treated constructively, emphasizing his elite value and rising fantasy stock rather than any concern about organizational dysfunction, while betting and fantasy analysts are actively recommending him as a top-tier asset. The Phillies' recent roster activity—multiple relief arm acquisitions over the past week—has kept the narrative focused on pitching depth and championship contention rather than dismantling, which further elevates Wheeler's standing as a cornerstone piece. With the regular season still months away and the team riding a two-game winning streak, the consensus is locked in: barring injury setback, Wheeler remains one of the game's most respected and closely watched starting pitchers heading into a critical stretch.
How Zack Compares at the Position
Zack Wheeler ranks 22nd of 251 graded starting pitchers by performance. That slots Zack between Adam Macko (A) just ahead and Foster Griffin (A) just behind.
Graded higher
Adam MackoBlue JaysAGerrit ColeYankeesAWilber DotelPiratesAZack WheelerA
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Foster GriffinNationalsRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/9 | @ TOR | L 2-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Thu, 6/4 | vs SD | W 6-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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